Flexographic Printing Press Operator

As a member of the Press Team, is responsible for the efficient daily operations of the Printing Press.

 Essential Functions (Core duties/tasks that are fundamental and not marginal to the performance of the job)

• Perform setups and run all required production according to specifications.

 - Performs daily safety inspections of the press and ensures that the press and press area is free of safety hazards.

 - Acts as mentor and trainer to Press Assistants and new operators

 - Conducts quality and quantity audits of products being printed to ensure products meet standards.

 - Performs all necessary administrative work associated with the various print runs.

 - Cleans, maintains and troubleshoots the printing press and ancillary equipment.

 - Responsible for ensuring the press area is kept clean, orderly and operational.

 - Consults with appropriate supervisory people regarding operational issues.

 - Depending on the print run, Operator is responsible for pushing and turning raw stock materials and finished rolls weighing in excess of 1000 pounds.

 - Wrap and change rolls on the press.

 - Carries, lifts and pours 40 to 50 pound ink buckets into the press ink trays as often as necessary and conduct appropriate clean-up.

 - Setup and change press gears as needed.

 - Perform webbing of the stock materials on the press.

 - Lift and change shafts on the press as necessary.

 - Climb ladders to access and wash the press drum area.

 - Assists other operators as needed.

 - Uses “best practices” regarding setup time and minimizing waste.

 - Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.

 - Understand and comply with all lockout/tag out procedures.

 - Enter production data on Hourly production report, utilize Global Shop to scan people and materials into WO.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Blends or adjusts inks as needed.

 - Ensures that waste ink and oil is disposed of according standards.

 - Assist in the development of new products and designs.

 - Meets with customers as needed.

Must be willing to work in other areas of production as needed.

A minimum of a HS diploma or GED is strongly preferred.

 - Must be able to pass a color blindness test. 

 - Possess exceptional mechanical and communication skills.

 - Work with minimal supervision.

 - Ability to consistently follow detailed instructions.

 - Must be physically fit due to nature of the work. 

 - Ability to work with and understand computers.

 - Strong math skills.

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace and defense technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Web Industries is an equal opportunity employer.